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About

Lawrence Hill ward lies in east Bristol, bounded by the River Avon and the main railway line. The area contains a mix of residential streets, industrial estates, and several major traffic routes. Its landscape is notably flat, shaped by its position on the river's floodplain. The ward includes the districts of Barton Hill, Redfield, and parts of St Philip's, with a dense concentration of housing, particularly Victorian terraces.

The area is home to the City of Bristol College's Ashley Down Centre and the large Barton Hill Settlement community hub. Temple Meads railway station sits just outside its western boundary. A distinctive local landmark is the former Church of St Luke, now a climbing centre, with its prominent spire visible across the area. The Bristol to Bath Railway Path runs along its southern edge.

Area overview

On average Lawrence Hill has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 210 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lawrence Hill is £47,224 per year. There are 9 schools in Lawrence Hill: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lawrence Hill is home to around 19,604 people, with a population density of about 5,523.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
210
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
36.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lawrence Hill Population
19,604
Population density
5,523.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
97.68(+196%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.99(+231%)
Public order
29.08(+341%)
Other theft
20.61(+266%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.98(+192%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,296
32.12%
African
5,043
25.72%
Other White
1,853
9.45%
Pakistani
1,105
5.64%
Caribbean
905
4.62%
Total population: 19,604

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,626
37.49%
No qualifications
2,938
19.58%
Level 3 (A level)
2,722
18.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,467
9.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,377
9.18%
Total 16+ residents: 15,008

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,396
31.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
2,291
29.94%
Other social rented
996
13.02%
Owns with a mortgage
981
12.82%
Owns outright
655
8.56%
Total households: 7,652

Property prices in Lawrence Hill

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £267,250 in Lawrence Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £585,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lawrence Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lawrence Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats75£230,000
Semi-Detached1£350,000
Terraced48£344,125

10 years median price trend in Lawrence Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lawrence Hill.

All postcodes in Lawrence Hill

BS50FE

Bouverie Street

BS50YN

Millpond Street

BS20TS

Lawrence Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.